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Location:
Dear WDyer, both can look similar, actually. Shingles tends to happen on the skin versus herpes, tends to happen in the border of soft skin and regular skin (like the lips or the genitals). Shingles tends to be extremely painful, but severity can vary. Outer right location suggest more Shingles. I would suggest a formal consult to confirm or to visit your doctor.
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Yes:
Yes, classic lesions are blisters, but I have seen it cause anything from rashes to bullae (large fluid-filled blisters). However, it is important to evaluate other causes of rash and not just assuming it would be hsv, as it would be an atypical presentation.
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Herpes zoster?:
"Herpes rash" the scalp probably is herpes zoster (shingles), not herpes simplex. If a doctor diagnosed it, s/he probably prescribed standard treatment like valacyclovir, and maybe also a corticosteroid like prednisone. If not, contact the doctor. If this is self diagnosed and you haven't seen a doctor, do it ASAP for proper care -- the sooner the better for effective treatment.
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Blisters/ulcers:
A herpetic rash usually begins with a 'premonition' or a burning sensation. One or more small blisters and redness follow (this is the rash). The blisters can rupture producing more rash or ulcers on the skin. This can heal in 10-14 days or may continue for longer than that.
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Location, pain etc.:
Herpes hurts! If it is a painful rash made up of little blisters on a red base, this may be herpes, particularly if it is on your lip or genital area. Zoster, or shingles, can look similar and affect one side of the body, usually in a "streak" pattern. See a doctor for further work up to be sure/.
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Location, pain etc.:
Herpes hurts! If it is a painful rash made up of little blisters on a red base, this may be herpes, particularly if it is on your lip or genital area. Zoster, or shingles, can look similar and affect one side of the body, usually in a "streak" pattern. See a doctor for further work up to be sure/.
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Smaller than a coin:
It is usually small enough that a dime would cover the entire thing. It can spread though. It can cover the entire body if there are lots of breaks in the skin or a suppressed immune system.
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Too soon:
Second reply: misread your question at first, thought you asked if rash could APPEAR in a day, not diseappear. Sorry. Herpes doesn't really cause a rash, but sores: blisters become pimples then open sores then heal, all over 7-14 days. A herpes problem cannot clear up entirely in only a day, unless it actually started several days earlier and wasn't noticed at first.
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Yes:
Herpes spreads by contact. It is not unusual for a cold sore to spread to other parts of the face by touch or saliva, such as to the chin, cheek and nose. It can even spread to the eyes. Be careful to wash after you touch a sore to avoid spreading the infection.
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Herpes:
It is still contagious even after the lesions have healed and they don't look like they are there, although when there are vesicles with fluid in them it is more contagious any kind of skin to skin contact can spread herpes. Asymptomatic people infected with hsv1 or hsv2 can still transmit the virus. The virus replicates on mucocutaneous surfaces and infects sensory nerve terminals and nucl.
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Not likely.:
Herpetic lesions like most sores take longer than a week to heal. However, there are medications on the market that are called antiviral medications that may reduce the discomfort during the flair.
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Unlikely:
The lesions associated with genital herpes usually last 2-4 weeks with initial infection and 10-14 days with recurrences. The small bumps you describe were likely related to irritation and prominence of the many sebaceous glands on the head of the penis (fordyce spots), or possibly a mild fungal/yeast infection, or possibly a reaction to a spermicidal, lubricant, condom, or other irritant.
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No:
The most common condition affecting these areas in the way you describe is rosacea. You could also have shingles (zoster). Check with your ophthalmologist to rule out or treat these conditions. H simplex usually causes a very localized wet blistery lesion on the skin rather than a rash.
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Herpes is a painful,:
Blistering, red rash. A common rash in the skin folds of the groin is a fungus known as Jock Itch or tinea cruris. This is not a sexually transmitted disease and is treated by over the counter antifungals. Best to have a doc see the rash to be sure you are not infectious. Until then, abstinence.
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See remark:
Herpes has very small blister-like lesions.It is most likely a rash.Does your partner have any resh, lesion?? Apply some anti-histamine cream (get it from drug store)If it doe not go, visit the local health dept, or MD
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Rash:
This is a common area for yeast infection (jock itch) but could simply be due to friction or heat rash. Herpes eruption is usually uncomfortable. I think it's best to get it checked by your physician for diagnosis and treatment in any case. Unprotected sex is not advisable, of course.
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Herpes:
I know another physician answered this, but I have a different response. Before any other action, you must get the herpes blood tests. All adults should know their herpes status. 90% of people with herpes do not have outbreaks. To culture your rash this late in the game would be unwise. A viral culture would be meaningless if done more than a day or two after the blisters show up.
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No:
This description would be disseminated herpes and would indicate a severe immuno-compromised state. You would be very ill if it were the case. Rash is likely not due to herpes. Get an evaluation to identify the problem.
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There are different types of herpes infections; herpes simplex infection of mouth (gingivostomatitis) and lips (labialis) are the most common. Others include genital herpes, and herpes zoster. Herpes infection could very mild to very dangerous depending on the type and location of the body affected. I hope this is helpful.
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